Journey of friendship: Ellie and Elle

 Journey of friendship: Ellie and Elle

Once upon a time, there was a big, green jungle full of tall trees, colorful flowers, and happy animals. Birds sang sweet songs every morning, monkeys jumped from branch to branch, and butterflies danced in the air. In this magical jungle lived a little girl named Ellie.

Ellie was not like other children. She was very curious and loved adventures. She had bright eyes and a warm smile. Every day, she walked into the jungle to explore new places. She liked to listen to the sounds of nature and watch the animals go about their day. Ellie was kind and gentle, and the animals were never afraid of her.

One sunny morning, Ellie packed a small bag with water and fruit and said to her mother, “I am going to explore the jungle today. I will be careful.”

Her mother smiled and said, “Be safe, Ellie, and remember to be kind to everyone you meet.”

Ellie nodded and happily skipped into the jungle.

As she walked deeper into the jungle, she heard a loud sound.

“Thump… splash… thump…”

Ellie stopped walking. “What is that sound?” she asked herself.

She followed the noise and soon found something very surprising. She saw a huge elephant stuck in a muddy pit. The elephant was gray and strong, but the mud was deep and sticky. The elephant tried to move, but she could not get out.

Ellie felt sad. She slowly walked closer and said softly, “Hello, big elephant. Are you okay?”

The elephant looked at Ellie with kind eyes and made a low sound. “I am stuck,” the elephant seemed to say. “I cannot get out.”

Ellie placed her hands on her hips and thought for a moment. “Do not worry,” Ellie said bravely. “I will help you.”

The elephant looked surprised. “You are very small,” she thought, “but you are very kind.”

Ellie picked up a stick and started to dig around the mud. She pushed the mud away and tried to make the pit wider. She pushed with all her strength.

“Push, push,” Ellie said. “You can do it!”

The elephant tried again. She lifted one leg, then another. The mud was heavy, but Ellie did not stop helping.

After a long time, Ellie was tired and muddy, but she did not give up.

“Try one more time!” Ellie shouted.

With a big push and a loud splash, the elephant finally stepped out of the pit.

She was free!

The elephant lifted her trunk happily. “Thank you, little girl,” she said in her own elephant way.

Ellie laughed. “You are welcome! My name is Ellie.”

The elephant touched Ellie gently with her trunk. “My name is Elle,” she said.

From that day on, Ellie and Elle became best friends.

Every day, they played together. Ellie climbed onto Elle’s back, and Elle walked slowly through the jungle. They visited rivers, hills, and secret places hidden behind trees. Ellie talked to Elle about her dreams, and Elle listened carefully.

Sometimes Ellie said, “Elle, you are my best friend.”

Elle would make a happy sound and flap her big ears.

One afternoon, Ellie and Elle walked near a river. The water was shiny and moved very fast.

“Let’s cross the river,” Ellie said.

Elle nodded and stepped into the water carefully. But the river was stronger than it looked. Suddenly, Ellie slipped from Elle’s back and fell into the water.

“Help!” Ellie cried.

The water pulled Ellie away. She was scared and tried to swim, but the current was too strong.

Elle heard Ellie’s voice and did not stop to think. She ran into the river and swam as fast as she could.

“Hold on, Ellie!” Elle thought.

Elle reached out with her long trunk and grabbed Ellie gently.

“I’ve got you!” Elle seemed to say.

Elle pulled Ellie out of the water and placed her safely on the riverbank.

Ellie was wet and shaking, but she was safe.

Ellie hugged Elle tightly and said, “Thank you, Elle. You saved my life.”

Elle touched Ellie’s head softly with her trunk. “Friends help each other,” she thought.

After that day, everyone in the jungle knew about Ellie and Elle. The monkeys clapped their hands, the birds sang louder, and even the lion king came to meet them.

The lion said, “Your friendship is strong and true. You have shown kindness and bravery.”

Ellie smiled, and Elle lifted her trunk proudly.

Ellie and Elle lived happily together. They showed the jungle that friendship can happen anywhere, even between a little girl and a big elephant.

And so, in the magical jungle, kindness and friendship grew stronger every day.

The End.

Story Understanding Questions

1. What is the name of the little girl in the story?
Answer: The little girl’s name is Ellie.

2. Where does the story take place?
Answer: The story takes place in a magical jungle.

3. What animal did Ellie meet in the jungle?
Answer: Ellie met a big elephant named Elle.

4. Why was the elephant in trouble?
Answer: The elephant was stuck in a muddy pit and could not get out.

5. How did Ellie help the elephant?
Answer: Ellie dug the mud and pushed to help the elephant come out.

Friendship and Feelings Questions

6. Why did Ellie decide to help the elephant?
Answer: Ellie helped because she was kind and did not want the elephant to be sad or hurt.

7. How did the elephant feel after Ellie helped her?
Answer: The elephant felt happy and thankful.

8. What made Ellie and Elle become friends?
Answer: They became friends because they helped each other and spent time together.

Event and Action Questions

9. What happened when Ellie and Elle crossed the river?
Answer: Ellie fell into the river and was swept away by the water.

10. Who saved Ellie from the river?
Answer: The elephant Elle saved Ellie.

11. How did Elle save Ellie?
Answer: Elle used her trunk to pull Ellie out of the river.

Thinking and Reasoning Questions

12. What would have happened if Ellie did not help the elephant?
Answer: The elephant might have stayed stuck and been very sad.

13. Why is it important to help others?
Answer: Helping others makes them safe and creates strong friendships.

14. Do you think Ellie was brave? Why?
Answer: Yes, Ellie was brave because she helped the elephant and was not scared.

Moral and Life Lesson Questions

15. What lesson does this story teach us?
Answer: The story teaches kindness, bravery, and friendship.

16. What does the story tell us about friendship?
Answer: Friendship means helping and caring for each other.

17. Can friends be different from each other?
Answer: Yes, friends can be very different and still care for each other.

Personal Reflection Questions

18. Have you ever helped someone like Ellie did?
Answer: Yes, I helped someone when they needed help. (Child can share own story)

19. Who is your best friend and why?
Answer: My best friend is someone who is kind and helps me.

20. If you met an animal like Elle, what would you do?
Answer: I would be kind and try to help the animal.

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